Post Date: May 7, 2026
Last Date: June 7, 2026

Hiring Organization: Fakir Mohan University, Balasore, Odisha

About the Organization: Fakir Mohan University (FMU), established in 1999 by the Government of Odisha under the Odisha Universities Act, is a public state university located at Vyasa Vihar, Balasore, Odisha. Named after renowned Odia writer Fakir Mohan Senapati, the university is recognized by the UGC under Sections 2(f) and 12(B) of the UGC Act. FMU offers postgraduate, doctoral, professional, and research programs across science, humanities, commerce, management, law, and social science disciplines. The university is known for its focus on academic excellence, research, innovation, and regional higher education development in Odisha.

Positions Open:

  • Professor
  • Associate Professor
  • Assistant Professor

Departments:

  • Applied Geology, Bioscience and Biotechnology, Botany, Business Management, Chemistry, Commerce, Computer Science, Economics, Education, Environmental Science, Geography, History and Archeology, Journalism and Mass Communication, Mathematics, Odia, Physics, Political Science, Population Studies, Sociology, Urdu, and Zoology
  • Refer to the detailed advertisement for seat matrix and reservation details

Educational Qualification:

  • As per UGC Regulations 2018 and subsequent amendments
  • Professor/Associate Professor: Ph.D. degree in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline
  • Assistant Professor: Master’s Degree with 55% marks and NET/Ph.D.

Experience:

  • Professor: Ph.D. with minimum 10 years teaching/research experience and research publications as per UGC norms
  • Associate Professor: Ph.D. with minimum 8 years teaching/research experience and publications as per UGC norms
Pay Scale/Salary:

Salary and allowances as per UGC 7th CPC norms and Government of Odisha rules

Selection Process:

Kindly visit the official website regularly for updates and corrigendum, if any.

Age Limit:

Candidates completed 60 years of age are not eligible

Application Fee:

  • ₹1000/- for General and SEBC candidates
  • ₹600/- for SC and ST candidates
  • No application fee for PwD candidates
  • Fee must be paid online and is non-refundable

Important Dates:

  • Online Application Starts: 07 May 2026
  • Last Date for Online Application: 07 June 2026
  • Last Date for Hard Copy Receiving: 17 June 2026 up to 05:00 PM

Job Location: Balasore, Odisha

Apply Mode: Online and Speed Post

How to Apply:

Interested candidates must submit the online application through the official recruitment portal and send the hard copy of the downloaded application form along with required documents and photographs via Speed Post to the Registrar, Fakir Mohan University, Balasore, Odisha before the deadline.

Detailed Advertisement: link

Organization Website (for details): https://fmuniversity.nic.in/

Organization Address:

Fakir Mohan University
Vyasa Vihar, Nuapadhi
Balasore, Odisha – 756089